Date of Legislative Update: April 19, 2026
Voting Rights
Bill #: HB 2125 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO OPPOSES this bill
Short Description: Requires data matching between Secretary of State (SOS) and Department of Revenue (DOR) to include information pertaining to the citizenship status of individuals in DOR database; reinstates the Secretary of State's ability to conduct investigations and exercise subpoena power with respect to suspected election offenses, which expired Aug 28, 2025.
Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Calendar or 3rd read in the Senate on Monday, April 20 (in Fiscal Oversight).
Talking points:
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While the State of Missouri should provide uniform, transparent and non-discriminatory data reporting tools and resources to help local election authorities to accurately maintain their voter registration rolls, an important objective should be to minimize disenfranchising eligible voters
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In the current political climate, the Missouri Secretary of State’s intent appears to be to suppress eligible votes
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Voters are already required to show identification in order to vote
Link to the summary of the bill: HB 2125
Call to action:Contact your Senator to tell them to OPPOSE this bill. Find your Senator HERE
Links to further reading: Lawsuit Challenges Recent Voter Roll Purges in Virginia (League of Women Voters)
House Committee discusses proposed citizenship verification for voters (Press News Journal)
Missouri Lawmakers weigh Restoring Secretary of State’s Investigation and Subpoena Power in Election Cases (Missourinet)
LWV Position: The State of Missouri should provide uniform, transparent and non-discriminatory data reporting tools and resources to help local election authorities to accurately maintain their voter registration rolls.
Data from 3rd party organizations used in voter registration list maintenance should use strict criteria (strong matches) and be tested for accuracy prior to use, with an objective of minimizing disenfranchising eligible voters. (LWVMO Guide to State Action 2025-2027, p. 18)
Education
Bill #: HCS HB 2748 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO neither opposes or supports this bill FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Short Description: Currently, school districts must ensure that elementary school students participate in an average of 30 minutes of physical activity a day; this bill requires that schools ensure that all students in grades K-12 participate in moderate physical activity for a minimum of 60 minutes daily.
Status of the Bill: Scheduled for an Executive Session in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30 AM.
Link to the summary of the bill: HCS HB 2748
Climate and Environment
Bill #: SCS SB 959 (Senate bill now in the House)
LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill
Short Description: Creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council
Status of the Bill: Scheduled for an Executive Session in the House Emerging Issues Committee on Monday, April 20 at 4:30 PM.
Talking points:
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Encourages effective land use management
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Improves coordination across government agencies
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Saves taxpayer money by sharing geospatial data between state and local governments
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Missouri Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council supports this bill
Link to the summary of the bill: SCS SB 959
Call to action: Contact Committee members and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Members of the House Emerging Issues Committee can be found HERE. Click on the representative’s picture and you will be taken to their information page for their contact information.
Links to further reading: Missouri GIS Advisory Council (MGISAC)
LWV Position: Supports the adoption and implementation of long-range land use plans and regulations by state, county and municipal governments which incorporate sound policy development based upon the goals, needs and resources of each locale. Effective land use management requires adequate financing, involvement of professional planners and increased public information and participation. (LWVMO State Guide to Action 2025-2027, p. 51)
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